Dave Bennett's struggle against racism and four broken legs is recalled in an autobiography reviewed by Eric Brown.…
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A welcome wallow in football nostalgia awaits readers of ‘Brian Moore Saved Our Sundays’
Brian Moore's role in a slick operation helping to turn soporific English Sundays into television football fiestas is recalled in a book reviewed by E…
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‘Master of the shimmy’ Torry Gillick remembered in new biography
The autobiography of a pioneering winger revered in Glasgow and on Merseyside is reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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The Times Olympic Moments book is a wonderful ‘time capsule’
From Jesse Owens' defiant victory at Berlin 1936 to Dame Sarah Storey's record 17th title at the Tokyo Paralympics, John Goodbody's beautiful 'coffee-…
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British boxer Maurice Hope’s gripping autobiography is a world-class read
Norman Giller, octogenarian former Daily Express football writer and author of more than 100 sports books, returns to his old SJA hunting ground to ru…
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One for the purists: Steven Scragg looks back fondly on Euro ’88 in new book
Football and fashion blended perfectly in memorable Euro finals recounted in a new book reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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Rob Sawyer’s ‘Broken Dreams’ is a ‘worthy addition to ever-expanding Everton library’
The story of a team of English champions denied reaching its full potential by war is captured in a new book reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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David Owen’s ‘Aux Armes’ is a wide-ranging journey through French history as well as sport
As Paris prepares to host the Olympic Games, the former sports editor of the Financial Times offers "an English perspective" on France's relationship …
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‘Chariots Return’ book is the perfect accompaniment to Paris Olympics
The 1981 film 'Chariots of Fire' brought the remarkable true story of two British athletes competing at the 1924 Olympics to global renown. Now, Mark …
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Biography of trailblazing Liverpool legend Tommy Lawrence is a real keeper
The late, great Tommy Lawrence - who won two league titles at Anfield and was one of the few footballers known by two different nicknames - is remembe…
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